By the 3 Moons of Xenon

When I was a boy I always had an active imagination. That’s probably why the Daleks scared me so much and I always had to hide behind the chair when we watched Dr Who. Since then, the early age of sci-fi has fascinated me. It was a big part of my childhood and this constant exposure to them led me to love them as my own. Star-Trek, Lost in Space, Blake’s Seven, Logan’s Run, Space 1999, The Man From Atlantis, The Six Million Dollar Man. Not to mention Star Wars. I love sci-fi but I prefer the mystery and adventure more than any fancy visual effects. Effects these days often spoil a good movie. Not just by overriding the story but by overriding the ability of the characters to be fallible humans. I don’t think it’s as much fun watching heroes dodge bullets and scale walls just because the effects team can pull it off. So, then I set out to make my own movie. One that lives in a place where all the good things of sci-fi still exists, something true to the art. Old school, and a comedy. Set in the parameters of an old sci-fi universe where everything works like an old sci-fi movie. Low budget special effects, low budget monsters – but a whole lot of fun. That was This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy. That’s how I got there. …On a shoe-string using the lack of budget as part of the desired aesthetic. It helped me create some even cooler things. In fact really, it was a whole lot of fun.

Jackie and I were both pretty smitten by the 2014 work we commissioned – size, colours, subject, mood. It all worked for us.

MikeMangawhai, NZ

I am the lucky owner of two of Christian’s paintings; one of Pakiri Beach and one of Taupo Bay. I treasure them both. It is great to have a New Zealand artist who can capture the natural beauty of our beaches and landscapes in his distinctive style.

CatherineAuckland, NZ

Finally got to give John the painting and he loves it so much he cried. And he’s not a crier. He also said “it’s the best present I’ve ever had”. So thank you once again. He’s now taking pictures to show friends.

ClaireUK

Christian’s work of art ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ is hanging in our living room, and it makes us smile and feel good every day!

TracyGrey Lynn, Auckland, NZ

Alan and I are thrilled with the work and keep looking at it at different times of the day and night.